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College Pathways

Aussie Basketball USA is determined to bridge the gap between Australia and the USA when it comes to men and women's basketball and college pathways.

Our mission is to connect the Australian student athlete with a once in a lifetime opportunity of attaining an athletic college basketball scholarship at the levels of the NCAA and the NJCAA.

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This scouting service has been approved in accordance with NCAA bylaws, policies, and procedures. NCAA Division I basketball coaches are permitted to subscribe.

The TOP 100 female prospects Australia wide, is right here within our database. Our director and family name 'TOMLINSON' is renown in Australian Womens Basketball, our reputation stands for itself.

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I'm a Prospect

If you are a player interested pursuing the college pathway in the USA we are the trusted source for you! With over 10 years experience in the industry we can assist you in this gruelling but very rewarding process.

Sam Tomlinson & Aussie Basketball USA, will market you and connect you with the best fit for you academically and on the court. Sam get's the job done on both sides of the pond!

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Our Super Elite & All Level School Holiday Camps

These camps are specifically for ages 7 to 16 years, both boys and girls. It doesn't matter if you are an elite rep player playing on Friday nights, an absolute beginner, a domestic player or just wanting extra skill work or practice during the school holidays, as at the start of camp, you are broken up into age groups and then further by skill level.

These grouping rules are quite strict as we like to keep the level of play at the absolute highest, but inter-state representative players who may be in Melbourne for the school holidays are also wel-comed to participate in these camps. Camps operate from 10am to 3pm daily with morning tea, afternoon and lunch breaks.

All camps are conducted by Olympic player and coach, Ray Tomlinson and assisting Sam Tomlinson. Other coaches include state and nationally recog-nized coaches so you will not be let down in our approach, as our expert instruction helps you develop and correctly practice on court fundamentals and take them home with you.

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About us

Aussie Basketball USA is determined to "bridge the gap" between Australia and the shores of the USA when it comes to NCAA Collegiate Mens and Womens Basketball. Our mission is to connect the Student - Athlete with a once in a lifetime opportunity of obtaining a USA College Basketball Scholarship and find the right fit. Please read further to learn more about our leaders at Aussie Basketball USA.

Aussie basketball USA Pathways is undoubtably the number one program in assisting boys and girls in realising their dreams of playing NCAA Division 1 Womens Basketball in the USA. The brainchild of former NCAA Division One Player and Coach Sam Tomlinson, has helped send more than enough players, including numerous junior national, state and club level players to various Division One Programs including Duke University, Tennessee and Clemson among others just of late.

Having won Gold with the Australian Junior National Team at the U21 World Cup before carving out a career both in the Australian WNBL, Europe and the WNBA pre team squad. Tomlinson has first- hand knowledge of the opportunities that basketball can present for players as well as well as what it takes to reach the elite level in the sport. Combined with her passion for junior player development, Tomlinson is able to give each player the opportunity to put themselves in the best possible position to land a high level of play at the Division One level and give them the best chance to succeed both in the short and long-term.

With a wealth of experience in both Australia and the United States, Tomlinson has a proven track record of assisting players in finding their way to the ideal college setting, creating mutually beneficial relationships for the players, coaches and programs, helping to develop long-term connections between programs and Australian basketball.

Our Services

TRUSTED SOURCE

Players are scouted and coached at our super camps by one of the most renowned names in Australian Basketball.

MARKET & CONNECT

With over 20 years of college connections we can definitely market your game and connect you with the right college fit for you.

COST EFFECTIVE

Although our super camps and access to our extensive database cost, our student athletes are FREE of charge.

ACADEMIC ADVISE

We can help guide the academic process to become eligible for what is to come out of an exciting once in a life time opportunity to play at the USA Collegiate Level.

Our Leaders

Director, Sam Tomlinson is a former NCAA Division One and professional basketball player, who learnt her trade from one of Australia's most well known players and coaches, Ray Tomlinson.

Sam Tomlinson

Born of Olympian parents, Ray and Sandra Tomlinson, it seems I was destined to played basketball. Ever since I was a toddler, a basketball was always in my hands before starting in the junior ranks of the Melbourne Tigers Girls Basketball Club. With guidance from my father Ray Tomlinson, I entered the college pathway at NAIA level in Auburn-Montgomery before transferring to NCAA Division I Troy State University (now Troy University) in Alabama, where I helped lead the program to its first conference title and NCAA Tournament berth in 1997.

Following my college career, I was invited to be a part of the WNBA Draft before receiving one of 18 invitations to the WNBA's Utah Starzz training camp. Following my stint in the WNBA and having graduated w...

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Nick’s achievements in basketball are simply unparalleled. Throughout 20+ years of coaching in Australia (originally from Europe) Nick has played a major part in the pathways of many young basketballers going to the AIS, NBL, College, etc. Nick has been a full time basketball coach over such a long period of time and has such a great knowledge of the youth of today. He has worked at domestic, club, state and national levels and over that time has built a level of respect across the entire basketball fraternity for his knowledge and love for the game. He is especially known for his ability t...

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Ray Tomlinson

Ray's achievements in basketball are simply outstanding. These, combined with over 40 years of physical education teaching experience, bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our youth of today, whether just starting out as a beginner or as a player at the domestic, club, state or international level.

Tomlinson has had a decorated playing career which included representing Australia at three Olympic Games and a stint with the Harlem Globetrotters. Following his playing career, Tomlinson quickly turned to coaching. He went on to serve on the coaching staff at two more Olympics and led the Melbourne Tigers WNBL team for many years, amassing 145 victories. His most notable achievement was leading the National Junior Women's team to the Worl...

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Latest news

Keep up to date with the latest developments, watch this space!

  • We are ready to take on a new challenge - men's recruiting

    August 26, 2020

    In recent years, Aussie Basketball USA has been a leader providing a pathway for talented Australian female basketballers to make their way over to US college programs. And now, they're ready to take on a new challenge with men's recruiting as wel...

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  • Sam Tomlinson - helping Aussie girls achieve their US College aspirations

    July 18, 2019

    Passionate about player development, Sam Tomlinson is both knowledgeable and experienced in helping talented Australian girls discover and experience the US college pathway. Basketball is in her blood. Born to two Olympians in Ray and Sandra, Sam w...

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  • Jessie Rennie - winner of 2017 State Schools Victoria Basketball

    June 20, 2019

    For this Bendigo Senior Secondary College alumna and WNBL basketball player, the world is about to get a whole lot bigger... By John Holten Jessie Rennie is a life-long basketball fan. She lives and breathes the game. So her recent signing wit...

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  • Australia's best Recruiting report for Womens Collegiate Basketball

    May 15, 2019

    Aussie Basketball USA Pathways is undoubtedly the number one program in assisting Australian girls in realising their dreams of playing NCAA Division I Women's Basketball. The brainchild of former NCAA Division I player and Coach Sam Tomlinson, the...

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Testimonials

  • After completing a four-year basketball scholarship at Duke University, winning two ACC championships and going to the Final Four twice, I would strongly recommend the college experience to anyone. Not only did I have the opportunity to play at one of the top ranked college basketball programs in the United States, I also received a free education and a bachelor's degree in science from one of the top academic institutions in America. I am currently in camp with the Connecticut Sun of the WNBA and I owe much of my basketball development to my time playing NCAA women's basketball. I have known Sam Tomlinson for many years and she has always given me great advice throughout my college career and is very knowledgable on the college application and recruiting process. I would recommend seeking the advice of someone like Sam before looking into college as she understands the system well and knows how to find a good fit for players of all different skill levels. Sam is well connected with the college basketball world in the States and her focus and enthusiasm can effectively open up doors for anyone that is serious about playing on an athletic scholarship in America.

    Jess Foley

    Currently playing for Adelaide Lightning (WNBL) Former player at Duke University

  • Samantha Tomlinson is your connection for quality student athletes that will fill the needs of your program. Samantha will deal in a direct and concise process with you and your staff to evaluate and recommend players. Samantha has taken her experiences as a outstanding college player and assistant coach in the United States and implemented her principles in discovering talented players and developing an interest in the Australian player to play in the United States. Samantha has spent her entire life in a basketball enviornment. Her father Ray has instructed the top women players in the Australian National programs and her two sisters and mother have excelled in basketball. Sam's work ethic, ability to communicate with the elite players and her teaching insights to develop and improve the player is a service that you must invest with.

    Joe Ciampi

    Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Former Auburn Unniversity and Army Head Coach 27 yrs.

    Record 607 - 213, 3 Final Fours, 16 NCAA appearences and 8 Southeastern Conference Championships

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